...MAP OF ANZAC FORCES ARRIVAL...
This map shows an image of how forces flocked into Turkey. As you can see it is evident that ANZAC forces moved into ANZAC cove as this was where they were positioned. Other forces moved into Turkey, through to Suvla Bay, and British forces made their way near the Dardenelles.
This would explain why ANZAC Day is so important becasue it was the day when New Zealand soldiers landed at the Gallipoli peninsula.
This would explain why ANZAC Day is so important becasue it was the day when New Zealand soldiers landed at the Gallipoli peninsula.
George Bollinger's diary:
Sunday 25th April The day is beautifully fine. We are steaming full speed, close to the southern shores of Gallipoli. What a day of days! We left Lemnos at 6.00 am and continuously from 8.00 am we have moved amongst a roar of thunder. At present we are within a very few miles of our warships and transports, which are stationary here. What a sight! Their big guns never cease, and as we see the flash and burst of the shells on land, we think thousands of Turks must be going under. Has ever a bombardment like this taken place before? Our men are very calm, and some are even lying about reading and taking no notice of the bombardment. Boom, boom, boom. It never ceases. What batteries could reply to these 15 inch mouths of destruction.
Monday 26th April 3.15 am. 'Packs on' was roared out. Torpedo destroyers are alongside to take us ashore. 9.40 am. On shore in the thick of it. The first casualty in our company was in my section. Just before dawn we were on the destroyers waiting for surf boats to take us ashore. Stray bullets were landing around us and suddenly Private Tohill who was standing just in front of me dropped with a bullet through his shoulder. Immediately after, Private Swayne was shot in the forehead. It was a relief to get ashore. The Australians were frightfully cut about effecting a landing yesterday. They say there are at least 6000 casualties. They did heroic work and the whole world will know of it. We are in a gully immediately behind the firing line and will be called in to relieve at any moment. Two New Zealand battalions were in last night and got cut about. The Turks have overwhelming numbers and it is a perfect wonder how the Australians captured these heights. In landing as many as 49 were killed in one boat and a whole regiment was practically wiped out. The din and roar and whistle of the missiles is awful. As we sit here the ambulance are passing with wounded on the stretchers. 5.00 pm. We climbed heights to take our place in reserve, to firing line. We are right in the fire zone and saw some awful sights.
Tuesday 27th April At daylight this morning a terrific artillery duel raged. The Turks put hundreds of shells onto our landing place. At 10.00 am we were marched north along the beach, and as we got under heights we met crowds of wounded coming down. Oh how callous one gets. Word rushed down from above for Hawkes Bay and Wellington-West Coast Companies to reinforce at the double, as our fellows were getting massacred. We threw off packs and forgot everything in that climb up the cliffs. We fixed bayonets on reaching top and got into it. The country is terribly hilly and covered with scrub from four to five feet high. On we rushed against a rain of bullets and our men began to drop over, before they fired a shot. We started to get mixed and were everywhere amongst the Australians. Our men were dropping in hundreds.
Wednesday 28th April We were relieved about 8 o'clock. Mostly our nerves were gone. We retired back and tried to rest: our casualties were very heavy. We manned the trenches again at 6 o'clock. No sleep and nothing to eat, just a craving for drink, and the wounded always empty our bottles. The Turkish trenches are now on a ridge about 200 yards away. Our warships are shelling them, but unfortunately have also accounted for a number of our casualties.
This is just a 4 day diary entry written in the life of one of New Zealands soldiers, George Bollinger. As a a soldier and mixed in with the war, Bollinger was an inspiring soldier who fought so hard in the battle. Soldiers talking day by day, there experiences within the war and the life they had lived within in the unhealthy environments of the war. An important part I find to be very interesting would have to be the Wednesday 28th April entry, where Bollinger states " No sleep and nothing to eat, just a craving for drink, and the wounded always empty our bottles". This shows that the sacrifices these soldiers made was for a good purpose, they had the responsibility of looking after soldiers who were ill and sick, and gave up their water for those who really needed it. Having to go without hunger and not eating properly adds to soldiers not being able to live safely. They have to live everyday in danger and have to look out for other forces trying to attack the ANZAC's.
Sunday 25th April The day is beautifully fine. We are steaming full speed, close to the southern shores of Gallipoli. What a day of days! We left Lemnos at 6.00 am and continuously from 8.00 am we have moved amongst a roar of thunder. At present we are within a very few miles of our warships and transports, which are stationary here. What a sight! Their big guns never cease, and as we see the flash and burst of the shells on land, we think thousands of Turks must be going under. Has ever a bombardment like this taken place before? Our men are very calm, and some are even lying about reading and taking no notice of the bombardment. Boom, boom, boom. It never ceases. What batteries could reply to these 15 inch mouths of destruction.
Monday 26th April 3.15 am. 'Packs on' was roared out. Torpedo destroyers are alongside to take us ashore. 9.40 am. On shore in the thick of it. The first casualty in our company was in my section. Just before dawn we were on the destroyers waiting for surf boats to take us ashore. Stray bullets were landing around us and suddenly Private Tohill who was standing just in front of me dropped with a bullet through his shoulder. Immediately after, Private Swayne was shot in the forehead. It was a relief to get ashore. The Australians were frightfully cut about effecting a landing yesterday. They say there are at least 6000 casualties. They did heroic work and the whole world will know of it. We are in a gully immediately behind the firing line and will be called in to relieve at any moment. Two New Zealand battalions were in last night and got cut about. The Turks have overwhelming numbers and it is a perfect wonder how the Australians captured these heights. In landing as many as 49 were killed in one boat and a whole regiment was practically wiped out. The din and roar and whistle of the missiles is awful. As we sit here the ambulance are passing with wounded on the stretchers. 5.00 pm. We climbed heights to take our place in reserve, to firing line. We are right in the fire zone and saw some awful sights.
Tuesday 27th April At daylight this morning a terrific artillery duel raged. The Turks put hundreds of shells onto our landing place. At 10.00 am we were marched north along the beach, and as we got under heights we met crowds of wounded coming down. Oh how callous one gets. Word rushed down from above for Hawkes Bay and Wellington-West Coast Companies to reinforce at the double, as our fellows were getting massacred. We threw off packs and forgot everything in that climb up the cliffs. We fixed bayonets on reaching top and got into it. The country is terribly hilly and covered with scrub from four to five feet high. On we rushed against a rain of bullets and our men began to drop over, before they fired a shot. We started to get mixed and were everywhere amongst the Australians. Our men were dropping in hundreds.
Wednesday 28th April We were relieved about 8 o'clock. Mostly our nerves were gone. We retired back and tried to rest: our casualties were very heavy. We manned the trenches again at 6 o'clock. No sleep and nothing to eat, just a craving for drink, and the wounded always empty our bottles. The Turkish trenches are now on a ridge about 200 yards away. Our warships are shelling them, but unfortunately have also accounted for a number of our casualties.
This is just a 4 day diary entry written in the life of one of New Zealands soldiers, George Bollinger. As a a soldier and mixed in with the war, Bollinger was an inspiring soldier who fought so hard in the battle. Soldiers talking day by day, there experiences within the war and the life they had lived within in the unhealthy environments of the war. An important part I find to be very interesting would have to be the Wednesday 28th April entry, where Bollinger states " No sleep and nothing to eat, just a craving for drink, and the wounded always empty our bottles". This shows that the sacrifices these soldiers made was for a good purpose, they had the responsibility of looking after soldiers who were ill and sick, and gave up their water for those who really needed it. Having to go without hunger and not eating properly adds to soldiers not being able to live safely. They have to live everyday in danger and have to look out for other forces trying to attack the ANZAC's.
This diary entry reflects the life a soldier had in the Battle. This particular diary entry is important as it states what he done throughout that day. Witnessing over 70 soldiers be killed, and seeing over 200 wounded. He talks about only 2 biscuits and water for his dinner as he reaches 24 hours of not eating, biscuits and water was all he ate. This is important as it shows how he was affected.
...GALLIPOLI CEMETARY... & overview (end)
The Gallipoli Campaign forced many soldiers to be buried at the time as getting soldiers home to loved ones, was not going to be option as the battle continued on. The image reflects how soldiers were affected by the war and that they were nothing lifeless. All in all, remembering our soldiers is very important and it is something that everyone needs to remember. Many young soldiers fought sweat and blood to sacrifice their lives for other people. They fought in the battles to make sure that we as a nation was kept safe and able to live freely and happily. We dedicate the lives we have today that if it weren't for them soldiers.
New Zealand's society today view ANZAC Day as being one of the most important days in New Zealand history. It is a day where everyone comes together to commemorate the surviving and dead soldiers. New Zealand society today is very important as we have found that ANZAC Day is used for leisure activities and a holiday from work, but this is not the case, people should realise that as soldiers were in Gallipoli battling for New Zealand, they were not on holiday. ANZAC Day is an important day in New Zealand history and it is a day where people from all over the world and as well as nationally come together, an event where families of fallen soldiers remember the effects of the war and how the war took their loved ones. It is a time which is celebrated through memorial services and dawn services held around the country. It is an important day for many New Zealanders and people around the world.
The battle of Gallipoli is an important battle remembered by all, but the Battle of Passchendaele also played a huge role in the war. Although the Gallipoli Campaign is the most significant battle, the Battle of Passhcendaele should be remembered as NZ soldiers were taken as well.
Soldiers and families have been affected, loved ones not returning home from the war, children missing out on quality family time. The war has had huge influences on many individuals and I see that these soldiers had the potential of keeping us safe from danger. With thanks to them, it has given New Zealanders the opportunity of living life to the fullest.
New Zealand's society today view ANZAC Day as being one of the most important days in New Zealand history. It is a day where everyone comes together to commemorate the surviving and dead soldiers. New Zealand society today is very important as we have found that ANZAC Day is used for leisure activities and a holiday from work, but this is not the case, people should realise that as soldiers were in Gallipoli battling for New Zealand, they were not on holiday. ANZAC Day is an important day in New Zealand history and it is a day where people from all over the world and as well as nationally come together, an event where families of fallen soldiers remember the effects of the war and how the war took their loved ones. It is a time which is celebrated through memorial services and dawn services held around the country. It is an important day for many New Zealanders and people around the world.
The battle of Gallipoli is an important battle remembered by all, but the Battle of Passchendaele also played a huge role in the war. Although the Gallipoli Campaign is the most significant battle, the Battle of Passhcendaele should be remembered as NZ soldiers were taken as well.
Soldiers and families have been affected, loved ones not returning home from the war, children missing out on quality family time. The war has had huge influences on many individuals and I see that these soldiers had the potential of keeping us safe from danger. With thanks to them, it has given New Zealanders the opportunity of living life to the fullest.